A global provider of credit ratings, data, and risk analytics, Moody's works through two arms: Moody's Investors Service, which issues letter-grade credit ratings on bonds, and Moody's Analytics, whose software and research help banks, insurers, and governments manage risk. Founded by financial analyst John Moody, the company gave its name to the modern rating business: after the 1907 market panic cost him his first publishing venture, he returned in 1909 with ratings for railroad bonds that introduced the now-familiar Aaa letter grades.
Moody's elects Assurant CEO Keith Demmings to its board, effective Nov. 1, 2026
Demmings has been President and CEO of Assurant, Inc. since January 2022 and has served on Assurant's board since then.
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Keith Demmings, 54, was elected to Moody's Corporation's Board of Directors, effective November 1, 2026.
He will receive an annual cash retainer of $120,000 under Moody's non-employee director compensation plan.
In November 2026, he will receive a restricted stock unit award valued at $230,000 under the 1998 Non-Employee Directors' Stock Incentive Plan.
Demmings has no family relationships with Moody's directors or officers and no reportable related-party transactions.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Moody's Q1 2026 revenue up 8% to $2.1B; adjusted EPS up 13% to $4.33
Moody's Corporation reported Q1 2026 revenue of $2.1 billion, up 8% from the prior-year period, and 6% on an organic constant currency basis.
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Adjusted operating margin expanded 150 bps to 53.2%; diluted EPS rose 8% to $3.73 and adjusted diluted EPS rose 13% to $4.33.
Moody's Analytics (MA) revenue grew 8% to $926 million, with ARR up 8% to $3.6 billion; Moody's Investors Service (MIS) revenue grew 8% to $1.153 billion, a record quarter.
The company returned approximately $1.7 billion to shareholders in Q1, including $1.5 billion in share repurchases and $185 million in dividends.
Full-year 2026 guidance reaffirmed: revenue growth in high-single digits, adjusted diluted EPS of $16.40-$17.00; share repurchase guidance raised to approximately $2.5 billion.
Christina Kosmowski named CEO of Moody's Analytics, effective June 2026.
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Moody's 2026 annual meeting: all 10 director nominees elected, KPMG ratified, say-on-pay approved
Director vote tallies ranged from 140.8 million (Leslie F. Seidman) to 149.9 million (Lisa P. Sawicki) votes for, with broker non-votes of about 9.0 million for each nominee.
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At Moody's Corporation's April 14, 2026 annual meeting, all ten director nominees were elected to one-year terms expiring at the 2027 annual meeting.
Shareholders ratified KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for 2026, with 157.0 million votes for and 2.4 million against.
The advisory resolution on executive compensation passed with 144.9 million votes for and 5.1 million votes against.
The report was filed under Item 5.07 to disclose the voting results of the annual meeting.
5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Moody's elects Lisa P. Sawicki to Board of Directors, effective March 16, 2026
She will serve on the Audit and Governance & Nominating Committees.
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Lisa P. Sawicki elected to Moody's Board of Directors, effective March 16, 2026.
Board will consist of ten directors after her election.
Sawicki previously served as Chair of the Global Board at PwC (2021-2025).
She will receive an annual cash retainer of $120,000 and an RSU award valued at $230,000.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
Moody's amends 2001 stock incentive plan on retirement, RSU vesting, and equity treatment
On December 16, 2025, Moody's Corporation directors approved an amendment and restatement of the 2001 Key Employees' Stock Incentive Plan.
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The amendment revises the definition of 'Good Standing' and requires retirement-eligible employees to be in Good Standing and comply with post-termination obligations.
The Company may now require a release of claims as a condition for Retirement treatment under the plan.
The amendment adds flexibility for restricted stock unit (RSU) vesting schedules.
Equity treatment upon death or disability is clarified to match current Company practice without requiring Compensation & Human Resources Committee approval.
5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements · 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits